Tonearm may float freely but this alone doesn't necessary mean the bearings are okay. Try wiggling the tonearm by gently grabbing it near the pivot point. If there is any audible or perceptible play then the bearings are probably damaged or someone has tried to adjust them already. Very very minuscule play may be okay (still better than skipping stylus) but it shows there has been a problem.
WE used to "Quartz Modify" them by disabling the quartz clock that makes mixing much easier as the turntable fights you to lock in the speed.. but we dont want the turntable fighting back
Tonearm may float freely but this alone doesn't necessary mean the bearings are okay. Try wiggling the tonearm by gently grabbing it near the pivot point. If there is any audible or perceptible play then the bearings are probably damaged or someone has tried to adjust them already. Very very minuscule play may be okay (still better than skipping stylus) but it shows there has been a problem.
WE used to "Quartz Modify" them by disabling the quartz clock that makes mixing much easier as the turntable fights you to lock in the speed.. but we dont want the turntable fighting back
Height adjust and anti skate must check items.
Demand for these older turntables has gotten to the point that a "mint" SL-1200MK2 costs more than a SL-1210GRs!
Wow,nice one👍👍👍
Height control ,replace old capacitors
Eventually the need maintenance
But it’s a 1200! They’re the best! Lol, this is why I bought a plx1000. 1200s now a days are too expensive and we have no clue of their history
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